There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Lourdes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter
6h 44m€89–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Tarbesbus
9h 47m€36–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avignon to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156 / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain Ter / ...
7h 44m€58–97Drive 471.9 km
- Drive from Avignon to Lourdescar 471.9 km
5h 2m€76–109Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MRS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
6h 24m€103–300Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
5h 42m€284–628Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
6h 22m€92–337Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain
7h 36m€104–279Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to Lourdestrain
6h 21m€128–431
Avignon to Lourdes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lourdes is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Lourdes is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Halles - Office de tourisme via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bastillac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Lourdes via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Avignon and Lourdes is 522 km. The road distance is 471.9 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Lourdes without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Avignon to Lourdes, including transfers.
Avignon to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Lourdes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Lourdes is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Lourdes, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Lourdes via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Halles - Office de tourisme via Montpellier, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Tarbes, and Bastillac in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–700
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Lourdes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Avignon to Lourdes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Lourdes is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Avignon to Lourdes.
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